Roosevelt-Aurora Post 84
The Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 was founded in 1919, and is one of the oldest posts in the State of Illinois. Our name is in memory of Quentin Roosevelt, the youngest son of President Theodore Roosevelt, who was killed in WWI in aerial combat over France on Bastille Day (June 14, 1918).
With over 300 members Roosevelt- Aurora Post 84 is organized to promote the highest standards of community support and participation. Our members set the very foundation by which this goal can be reached, including but not limited to:
- Fundraisers, Drives & Sponsorships
- Parades: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Veteran’s Day, etc.
- Outings: Golf, Sporting Events, Picnics, Competitions, Luncheons, Dinners, etc.
Roosevelt- Aurora Post 84's commitment to members is equal to its community efforts. The Post Officers and staff, under the Post Commander, Mike Eckburg, champion the American Legion's mission and purpose to assist our community and fellow veterans. Here are 10 Reasons why you should join Roosevelt- Aurora Post 84.
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Roosevelt-Aurora Post 84 expands grant to assist Veteran Students or spouses and children of Veterans in Aurora who have been denied MAP grants from the State of Illinois or suffer from hardships: Click here for more details. All other grant requests click here.
American Legion's Mission: |
The American Legion is a social and mutual-aid veterans' organization including members of the United States armed forces |
Your Membership Card: Your passport to friendship and hospitality
Legislative Program: Your link to your senators and congressperson
Illinois Premier Boys State: A week that shapes a lifetime
Oratorical: The youth of today speak out on the Constitution
Gifts To Hospitalized War Veterans: Since 1944 the Illinois American Legion has supported a program to remember every hospitalized war veteran in Illinois
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Benefits: Rehabilitation of the Veteran and his/her family is one of our prime initiatives
Baseball Program: Every year over 100 American Legion baseball teams compete in sectional, regional, and state tournament within the state of Illinois
Special Olympics: A person-to-person program
Comfort For The Recovering: Troops and veterans recovering from wounds or illnesses lined to their service in the armed forces have no greater friend than the American Legion
Family & Community Support: When times are tough for veterans and their families, the American Legion Steps Up
Remember, it is not the price you pay to join that is important; it is the price you paid to be eligible!
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